Mr. Ó'hAlmhain explains the background to the Tyndall Series of Physics Lectures. John Tyndall was an eminent Irish physicist.
Transition Year students will be attending the annual Tyndall Lecture titled "The Physics of Martial Arts" on Thursday 30th January.
The lecture is part of an annual series following in the tradition of Irish physicist John Tyndall (1820-1893) who gave hundreds of lectures at the Royal Institution in London, these Institute of Physics (IOP Ireland) sponsored lectures use demonstrations and interactivity to enthuse school children about the physics they are learning in class.
"The 2014 Tyndall Schools' Lecture Series sees Master Robert Howard (7th Degree Master in Taekwondo) give a lecture on The Physics of Martial Arts. [...] Master Howard who also has a PhD in physics will be explain the concepts of; velocity, momentum, force and energy, while at the same time checking if his physics is correct by smashing timber and tiles." - [Reference: www.iopireland.org].
Mr. Ó'hAlmhain
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Our Transition Year (TY) students hosted a successful coffee morning in the school hall to raise funds for Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services in Harold's Cross. Year groups visited the hall in turn for tea, coffee, and treats. Thanks to Ms. Maxwell, Ms. Talbot, Ms. McGill and all our TY students.
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On Wednesday, the 23rd of September, a group of us TY students had the opportunity to welcome Irish writer Elaine Garvey to our school, where we took part in a two-hour workshop with her. On Friday the 25th of September, we embarked on our weekly trip which brought us northside, to Glasnevin Cemetery, so write Ianis, Vihaan and Matthew B (TY Weekly editors).
Some of our Chinese students celebrated the Mooncake Festival this morning with traditional treats, and stories about the holiday. The round shape of the mooncakes mirrors the bright harvest moon, symbolizing family togetherness and completeness.
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